1983 Jeanneau SUN FIZZ, EUR 41 900,-

Jeanneau Sun Fizz lifting-keel sailboat — 1983
Designed by Philippe Briand, the Jeanneau Sun Fizz is renowned for its seakeeping, sturdiness and cruising comfort. This lifting-keel version has a draft of 1.35 m with the keel raised and 2.45 m with the keel lowered, allowing access to shallow-water anchorages.
The boat is in sound condition, with a clean, welcoming interior. It is hauled out for five months every year and is currently ashore in the Morbihan, Brittany.
Key specifications

Year: 1983
Length overall: 12.30 m
Beam: 3.85 m
Layout: 3 cabins
Engine: Perkins, 50 hp, indirect cooling
Propeller: Three-bladed
Keel: Hydraulic operation
Additional diesel tank: 80 litres

Rig, sails and deck

Mast, sails, halyards, standing rigging, headsail furler and mainsail cover all replaced in 2020
Symmetrical spinnaker with sock; sock replaced in 2025
Two Spinlock rope clutches fitted in 2021
Inner forestay
Mast chair
Companionway sprayhood needs refreshing
Large bimini and large cockpit table
Keel mechanism serviced and operational

Electronics and navigation
The navigation system was renewed in 2024. Equipment on board includes:

Autopilot with display and remote control
Hydraulic autopilot
Wind instrument with display and masthead unit
AIS transceiver with Wi-Fi interface
Radar, Navtex and GPS
ICOM M330GE fixed VHF with GPS and antenna, installed in 2020
Portable VHF, installed in 2020

Power and equipment

Two 185 Ah domestic batteries, installed in 2024
MPPT charge controller
105 Ah engine-start battery (2018)
USHIP 250 tender, purchased in June 2026
Several recent items of equipment for onboard living and anchoring

Interior and comfort

ENO gas cooker with oven, installed in 2019
Cabin headlining renewed in 2020
Locker lids renewed, with cork cockpit flooring
LED lighting
Cabin portlights and woodwork replaced in 2019
Water heater: 220 V operation not tested

Hull, anchoring and safety
The hull was taken back to bare substrate and coated with five layers of epoxy in 2021. No signs of osmosis have been reported.

20 kg ROCNA anchor with 50 m of 10 mm chain
Secondary 16 kg Brittany anchor with 17 m of 10 mm chain and a rope rode
Six fenders and several mooring lines
Liferaft with servicing up to date